Canada must designate Iran’s revolutionary guard as a terrorist group
Designating the IRGC as a terrorist group would serve as an act of justice that the families of the IRGC’s Canadian victims have long demanded.
Justin Trudeau
Trudeau’s Double Standards on Iranian Immigrants
Canadian-Iranians must hold Trudeau accountable for his promises, including finding justice for the PS752 families, writes Alireza Nader.
Op-eds
Canada must hold Iran accountable for downing of Ukrainian airliner
It is now clear that if Ottawa and its partners wish to achieve justice for the victims, they must impose harsher penalties on Iran.
Op-eds
Canada Must Support Justice And Closure For The Families Of PS752 Victims
On January 8, 2020, the Islamic Republic of Iran shot down Ukrainian flight PS752, causing the death of 176 people, including 138 Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and others with close ties to Canada....
Op-eds
Canada must increase pressure on Iran
There is a hesitation on the part of Canada's current leaders to exact meaningful consequences on Tehran
Op-eds
How Canada’s Foreign Policies Favor Authoritarianism
Canada has caved to the Chinese Communist Party’s policy of hostage-taking. Last month, Beijing released two innocent Canadians in exchange for the US release of telecom giant Huawei’s chief financial...
Op-eds
In His Second Term, Trudeau Must Fix His Iran Policy
Last month’s re-election of Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister provides an opportunity to reflect on Ottawa’s relationship with the Islamic Republic in Iran. Iran policy is an issue of great...
Insights
Canadian government policy is strengthening Iran’s malign regime
Canada should rescind its support for reviving the JCPOA nuclear deal and demand Tehran address the full range of its malevolent conduct
Op-eds
Australia, Canada Take Steps on Hezbollah and Hamas Terrorism Designations
An Australian parliamentary committee recommended on June 22 that the government list the entirety of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization, an expansion beyond Australia’s current listing of only Hezbollah’s...
Policy Briefs
Canadian Forensic Report Confirms Iran Bears Full Responsibility for Airliner Downing
Canada published on Thursday a long-awaited report confirming that Tehran’s “decisions, actions and omissions, by civil and military officials at the highest levels,” directly led to the downing of...
Policy Briefs
In Response to Houthi Arms Transfers, Canada Must Designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as Terror Group
They lay in neat, organized rows, a colorful medley of matériel on the deck of the USS Monterey. Some 3,000 Chinese Type 56 assault rifles. Hundreds of heavy machine guns and sniper rifles. Several hundred...
Insights
Iran and Hezbollah are establishing a foothold in Canada
While the government should be commended for taking action, to be more effective, Canada should address the root of the problem and designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization
Op-eds
Flight 752 file and questions that remain unanswered
In a recent report, the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies referred to Ukraine’s response to the Islamic Republic’s “non-transparent” actions in connection with the case...
Op-eds
Ukraine Calls Out Iran’s Lack of Transparency in Airliner Case
An Iranian military prosecutor announced on Tuesday the indictment of 10 unnamed individuals in connection to the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752. In response, Ukraine’s Ministry...
Policy Briefs
Secret recording shows Iran’s leaders are responsible for downed aircraft. Will Trudeau act now?
Trudeau has come to a critical juncture. He can either pursue friendly relations with the regime and hope for the best, or exert pressure on Tehran
Op-eds
It’s Time for Biden to Call Netanyahu
He might want to avoid controversy right now, but he can't avoid our most valuable ally in the Middle East.
Op-eds
Canada has a limited window to get concessions from Iran
Ottawa cannot ignore Iran's malign activity on Canadian soil while trying to achieve justice for the victims of Flight 752
Op-eds
In U.S. backyard: How China embedded itself in Canada
Since the 1970s, there have been important political and economic pro-China vectors emanating out of Montreal and Ottawa. Since then, that have broadened to influential pro-Beijing groups across Canada. Canada...
Op-eds
Canadian Report Underscores Iran’s Culpability in Downing of Ukrainian Airliner
Last week, Ralph Goodale, special advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, released a comprehensive report detailing the significant flaws in the Islamic Republic of Iran’s investigation into...
Policy Briefs
G7 powers must confront the Chinese threat together
Canada certainly did not pick this fight, but lead it must. The fate of more than just the two Michaels hangs in the balance.